Corsair SP2200 2.1 PC Speaker System

Intro

After a couple of headset reviews we figured it was time to also check what's new on
the computer speaker markets. "Computer speakers" cover a huge variety of speakers,
ranging from the most basic 2.0 stereo speakers to THX-certified 5.1-setups, and with
the prices spanning from just ten Euros to hundreds, there's definitely something
available for everyone. Probably the most common system is a 2.1-setup with two small
satellite speakers and a separate subwoofer, so this is also what we got for a
review.

Just a while back we reviewed the Corsair HS1A headset, which proved to be an
excellent entry to the new market of gaming headsets. Now Corsair has already launched
two sets of speakers, and we just had to find out if they're as successful as the
headset. The two sets are SP2200 and SP2500, in this review we'll take a closer look at
the SP2200.

As always with Corsair products, also the SP2200 come delivered in a stylish black
box with photos and specifications of the product inside printed all around it. Inside
the box the various parts are carefully padded in cardboard.

The specifications are what you'd expect with a 2.1 speaker set. There's a single
subwoofer measuring about 10,5 liters with a 6" bass driver and two tiny 1,6 liter
satellites with a single 2" cone on each. The combined frequency response of these
speakers is rated at 40 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-5 dB) and the combined power is 46 watts. These
numbers aren't the most impressive we've seen with 2.1 speakers, but instead they're
something much, much better - they are believable.